Author: Zoliswa MDAWINI

By Zoliswa Mdawini Tsitsi Dangarembga refers to herself as “a producer of narrative”. However, she says, “Patriarchy stood against my narrative making.” During her speech at Wednesday’s graduation ceremony, Dangarembga, who received an honorary degree from Rhodes University, highlighted the significant struggles women face under a patriarchal system. “Capital stood against my work also. What was I to do? I could not stop.” She said the honorary doctorate was very important to her because it represents recognition. “I feel seen by people who matter to me, specifically those on the continent. Recognition for the kind of work I do in…

By Gcina Ntsaluba The Makana Citizens Front (MCF), ratepayers, business owners, and property owners have resolved to embark on a class action to submit objections concerning aspects of a faulty property valuation roll issued by the Makana Municipality. Most properties on the west side of Makhanda have been assigned decreased valuations, and a large number of properties are missing. “If your property is not listed, it is advisable to object, as you don’t know what value you could be assigned,” said MCF Councillor Professor Philip Machanick. He continued to say, “Although we could overturn the whole process due to various…